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4.5
889 Reviews (889)
5 Stars
576
4 Stars
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3 Stars
37
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.9%
Recommend this course
852 out of 889 reviews
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4.4
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.3%
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42 out of 46 reviews
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4.5
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
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Course Highlights
Big Cypress stands out as one of the area's top layouts, with challenging fairways and greens that consistently impress returning golfers year after year. Hospitable staff and strong value for money make this course a reliable choice for repeat visits.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6680 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.7

Big Cypress Golf Club is part of a gated golf retirement community called Cypress Lakes. Conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, the club offers two golf courses, the North and the South. The South Course is a championship layout that is more challenging than the executive-length North Course. Both courses are characterized by the abundance of water and swaying palms, offering the best of Florida golf. The South Course plays a long 6,680 yards from the back tees. The course presents a more demanding test than the North, appealing to more advanced players. Florida Golfer and Senior Golfer have recognized its challenging layout for its excellent conditions and design. Maintenance is a top priority at Big Cypress; on both courses the well manicured fairways and greens are consistently in good shape.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
Architect Ron Garl (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - Riders not permitted
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

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Reviews

4.5
889 Reviews (889)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 35
Bunkers 29
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 22
Seniors 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
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First Time Playing
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Great fun course

For the first time playing, it had its challenges. The course layout makes you use every club in your bag. Very fun course to play. I will play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Would’ve been a 4.5 star

The staff and gate attendant were nice! the greens had been aerated (not sure when and Golfnow had no alerts/warnings!?!? When I booked) few have grown back but most still had sand on them . most didn’t roll true and were extremely slow. I had played Eagle creek the day before so needless to say I had to “kill” almost every putt, but still ended short with most putts. How slow is the green ? You get the feeling of “I couldn’t bring myself to putt the ball any harder or it’ll roll off the greens “ Fairways were nice, roughs can swallow your ball if you don’t keep an eye on your ball . Bunkers were good . It’s a challenging short course and had quite a few force carries from the tips so don’t play there unless you can carry 205-210 off the tee. I liked the Course layout though. it’s wide open on most holes but you have to first hit thru a few tight shoots on a handful of holes. There are some tight water holes too. The finishing hole is the nicest to me . A peninsula green requiring an accurate a second shot . We would come back but not until the greens grow back in a month or so .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great even with aeration

Greens were sanded and aerated on

Monday and Tuesday, we played on Sunday... Even with the sand, they still roll better than alot of courses.

Layout and design are great, staff has always done thing right. Driving Range is beautiful.

Tee, fairways,bunkers all great. In a couple of weeks the greens will be back to the normal greatness that they always are.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Aerated/Sanded Greens

Both front and back have been aerated and sanded the greens were slow and bumpy so pretty much 2 putt and move on No sense penalizing yourself with a 3 putt everything else was ok I’ve seen the course look better fairways were very dry and thin but still no big issues give it another week things will look better

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, tkwaters68. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing South Course at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club.

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Only got in 12 holes due to rain

The front nine was just airrated so starter said we could play the back twice. Back nine was pristine but we only got in 12 holes due to rain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Front Closed

Good deal at 1pm unfortunately the front was closed played back twice still enjoyed the day course looked good of course it was very hot at that time greens were true good pace no big issues staff friendly hope to play again when both sides r open

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly recommend!!!!

I highly recommend this course. I have played it a few different times now and every time it’s been great. Tee boxes, fairways & greens are all in great shape. The layout is awesome. And some of the holes are very tough and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Father’s Day Treat

Played with a good friend, his friend and his friend’s son. I had played here before but it was the first time for the other three. Course was in great shape, as it’s been every time I’ve played it. My playing partners were pleasantly surprised at how good the course conditions were. Best of any course I’ve played in the Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando area this year. Will definitely be going back. Highly recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

P I M P

Course was excellent. Greens healed from aerification and rolled well. Pace was fast, everything was cash money. .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, u314162576981. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing South Course at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible.

Punched greens no warning given. The rudest starter (ray) a MISERABLE EXPERIENCE

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, Brian4298920. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing South Course at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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